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Add 50/5 and 12/48

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 12/48

50/5 + 12/48 is 41/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    50/5 = 50 × 48/5 × 48 = 2400/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    12/48 = 12 × 5/48 × 5 = 60/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2400/240 + 60/240 = 2400 + 60/240 = 2460/240
  5. 2460/240 simplified gives 41/4
  6. So, 50/5 + 12/48 = 41/4
    In mixed form: 101/4

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